Removing The Mask - Respironics FITLIFE Instructions D'utilisation

Putting on the Mask
1. Loosen the side headgear straps by peeling back the tabs and open the straps to
a larger size.
2.
thumb while pulling the clip away from the mask faceplate.
3. Hold the mask against your face. The top of the cushion will contact your face
just above the eyebrows. The bottom of the cushion will contact your face just
above the chin. Be sure your mouth remains slightly open.
4. Pull the headgear over your head.
5.
clicks into place.
Fitting & Adjusting the Mask
1. Tighten the side headgear straps. The top strap should lie at the crown of the head. The cross-strap should
sit low on the back of the head.
2. Tighten the bottom headgear straps.
3. Adjust the top headgear strap, if necessary. If the side headgear straps are resting on your ears, adjust the top
to slip.
4. Connect the accessory swivel to the mask elbow.
5. Connect the tubing that is included with your CPAP or bi-level device to the accessory swivel.
6.
pulling it directly away from your face and gently setting it back into place.
7. Assume different sleeping positions and move your head around.
8.
Comfort Tips
Re-seat the mask. Pull the mask by the sides of the faceplate directly away from the face then gently set it
back into place.
Adjust the side headgear straps to eliminate leaks around the forehead and
temples.
Adjust the bottom headgear straps to eliminate leaks around the cheeks and
chin.
The most common mistake is over tightening the headgear. The headgear should
marks on your face, loosen the headgear.

Removing the Mask

Undo one or both bottom headgear clips and pull over the top of your head. By undoing
the headgear clips, instead of the tabs, you will preserve your adjustments.
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